The hotel in Tintern, Monmouthshire, was named the best place to stay in Wales by The Times and The Sunday Times. Its new Upper Deck restaurant also earned high praise, with the guide calling it "well worth planning a stay around." Claire Irvin, head of travel at The Times and The Sunday Times, said: "The highly anticipated unveiling of this year's Best Places To Stay awards arrives like a breath of much-needed fresh air. Winners were also named in categories including Foodie, Family-friendly, Great Value, Grown-up Getaway, and Pubs with Rooms. Jenny Coad, associate travel editor at The Times and The Sunday Times, said: "It's been an exciting year for UK hotel openings – London continues to lead the charge.

Source: The Times March 08, 2026 12:04 UTC